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Basement Flooding Contractor Toronto

Find a contractor with a valid City of Toronto business licence — required for BFPSP eligibility.

Program facts verified September 4, 2026 against toronto.ca. Programs can change at any time — confirm with the City before signing a contract.

⚠ Critical

For BFPSP eligibility, the work MUST be done by a contractor with a valid City of Toronto business licence. No licence = no subsidy, regardless of work quality.

Eligible licence types

The City accepts these licence types for BFPSP work:

LicenceBackwater valveSump pumpFoundation drain
T94 Plumbing Contractor
T92 Plumbing & Heating
T87 Drain Contractor
T85 Building Renovator

How to verify a licence

  1. 1.Ask the contractor for their business licence number
  2. 2.Visit toronto.ca/business-licensing
  3. 3.Use the Business Licence Search to verify status
  4. 4.Confirm licence is valid and not expired
  5. 5.Check licence type matches the work being done

Red flags to walk away from

"We don't need a permit, just pay cash"
"Our handyman friend can install it cheaper"
Refuses to provide business licence number
Cash-only with no itemized invoice
Promises "guaranteed approval" of subsidy
Wants large deposit before any work

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Disclosure

Where we have coverage, ClaimRebate.ca introduces homeowners to one screened contractor. We may receive a referral fee if you choose to work with a contractor we introduce. This does not affect the price you pay or the subsidy you receive. The free eligibility check carries no obligation. Contractor licence verification should always be done independently at toronto.ca.